Subtract 3/32 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 3/32
48/30 - 3/32 is 241/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
48/30 = 48 × 16/30 × 16 = 768/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/480 - 45/480 = 768 - 45/480 = 723/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/160
- In mixed form: 181/160
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